Religiosity influences on bereavement adjustments of older widows in Taiwan

Abstract

Widows in Taiwan need to be assessed for their religious belief systems and how this affects their ability to cope during bereavement. Clinicians should actively provide grief support and encourage new methods of social adaptation, especially with widows with extrinsic religious beliefs who may have less self-esteem and negative adaptation behaviours.

An exploration of spiritual needs of Taiwanese patients with advanced cancer during the therapeutic processes

“…It has been reported that PAC and their significant others (SO) have relied on health professionals and spiritual resources in clarifying the meaning of life, suffering from unexpected disease, preparation for death and grief during the process of death and bereavement (Chio et al. 2007, Shih et al. 2010).…”

“…Nevertheless, it is indicated that a gap exists in nurses’ knowledge in dealing with spiritual care problems and understanding the cultural significance of spirituality to provide holistic health care (Sinclair et al. 2006, Yang & Huang 2006, Shih et al. 2010).…”

“…2010). The expectations for nurses to learn to deal with PAC and their SO with various religious and cultural backgrounds have also risen in recent times (van Leeuwen & Cusveller 2004, Shih et al. 2010).…”

“…Patients with advanced cancer (PAC) in industrialised developed countries often think about the meaning of life whilst experiencing physical and psychological suffering related to the illness itself and its treatment (Chio et al 2007, Ferrell & Coyle 2008. It has been reported that PAC and their significant others (SO) have relied on health professionals and spiritual resources in clarifying the meaning of life, suffering from unexpected disease, preparation for death and grief during the process of death and bereavement (Chio et al 2007, Shih et al 2010. However, only 6-28% reported that any health professionals had concerns about their spiritual needs in the USA (Astrow et al 2007, Balboni et al 2007).…”

Beliefs in Reincarnation and the Power of Fate and Their Association With Emotional Outcomes Among Bereaved Parents of Fallen Soldiers

“…Theological doctrines of the world's religions prescribe and contextualize the meaning, rituals, and aftermath of human dying, and religious coping with death has been documented in the scientific literature (Hays & Hendrix, 2008). Evidence regarding the impact of religiosity on mourners suggests that faith may have a significant buffering effect on Asian mourners (Shih, Turale, Shih, & Tsai, 2010), but only a modest effect on American mourners (Higgins, 2002). Very little is known about the relation between religiosity and bereavement in Middle Eastern cultures.…”